Fitted these washer jets

[ripp]

After reading on some blog about these went to citroen today and collected for about 8 quid. part number visible in the photo:

the mounting clamps are identical to the original jets, took me 2 mins to fit

and they work like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpy6oYsae9w&feature=player_embedded
^not my video but you get the idea
nice upgrade imo
cheers!

 

[jaysjetski]

what are they like at 70mph?????

 

[ripp]

will tell you soon enough. shouldn't be that bad considering many new cars are equipped with these. anyway, with the old ones it's either they work good at 70 but spray above the car at low speeds or bad at 70 and good at low speeds... at least with these I'll get a nice spray top or bottom of windscreen

 

[harribo66]

what model are they from mate? mine are s**t! :/.

 

[wozzaa]

Looks like similar item as used on the C4.

Not sure how much aerodynamics / bonnet location will play a part. However, they work fine at all speeds on the C4. Including those well above 70.

 

[Sargara]

Nice find ripp. Its not very often people discover something useful and new to add, i think the last being the Skoda splitter

 

[geordieracer]

They are Citroen Xsara washer jets.

The ones form the Peugeot 307 or 308 are also the same, but are angled slightly differently, so with a little bit of trial and error I am sure they will hit the windscreen fine.

The Xsara ones were the first mod i did to my Gti6.

 

[ripp]

actually no, they are C3 jets, or at leas that's how I've found them. It's very likely they are the same with the xsara/c4/who nows what else

 

[77richard77]

Put a set of these on mine yesterday. Work so much better than the Standard ones.
So cheep to do.
Was going past the scrap yard by work and spotted a Xsara. Got them off in about 2min and asked the bloke
how much and he said "you can have them mate".
Got home and spent a good 5min putting them on.

 

[geordieracer]

actually no, they are C3 jets, or at leas that's how I've found them. It's very likely they are the same with the xsara/c4/who nows what else

Actually yes.

This has been a mod thats been about on the 306 forums for a few years, and the C3 wsnt out when it started.

 

[ripp]

I bought them as being c3 jets, had no idea back then the xara also has them. so they're the same on both c3/xara. any other models in the citroen range who share these jets?

 

[geordieracer]

AM sure there probably is, they are the same as fitted to some Peugeots too, hence they come in the pug/citroen packaging.

 

[Tigger]

Seems like a good idea
Do they just pull out of the bonnet or unclip from the underside?

 

[Dave.]

Just push them through from underneath

 

[Tigger]

Cool, cheers

 

[SteveS Cup]

I'm ordering a new starter motor and a few bits from the motor factors tomorrow so will add this to the list!

Thanks!

 

[Camble]

I think I'll purchase some too, my current ones are wobbling like mad.

 

[WILLIE]

I had these on my old 206 GTi. Prob the best thing about the car really.

 

[MicKPM]

Had these on my Scenic for over a year and they're mint. They do spray over the car at slow speed but ive found short bursts work well and solve that problem... they are bang on over 40mph though and work perfect at 80mph.

 

[Tigger]

Anyone got a part number then?

I rang Citroen today but as per usual they wanted a chassi number or a reg plate :S

 

[Hazza]

Are they retro fit? as i want them on my ignis!!

 

[ripp]

Anyone got a part number then?

I rang Citroen today but as per usual they wanted a chassi number or a reg plate :S

in the first pic you can see the part number written on the package

Are they retro fit? as i want them on my ignis!!

take one of your jets off the bonnet and take a pic to the mounting hole then we'll see if it fits

 

[MicKPM]

Just dug my receipt out for you... didn't fit the Scenic without some twisting effort but I believe they'll fit the Clio II much better.

Part Description: H23D Washer Jet
Part No: C6438V8
Unit Price: £3.61
Units Req'd: 2

Deffo a worthwhile upgrade and your washer bottle won't empty as fast with them either - Another option is the VW offerings but some of them are designed to hide under the top edge of the bonnet so check out the range before buying say Passat III items

 

[Sargara]

Hmm i wonder if these will fit a Mk3 Clio as well, the 200's are EXACTLY the same as the 172s

 

[ripp]

take them off the bonnet and take a pic. I'll tell you if they fit

 

[Sargara]

Thanks Ripp, I will do that the next time i get the chance to because at the moment the car is covered with snow so i dont think it will be for a couple of days

 

[ripp]

so winter came to to visit you also I found 5 mm of ice covering the whole car today, couldn't open the trunk lol

 

[Tigger]

I found these
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WIDE-WASHER-J...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item20b3eb09b7

 

[ripp]

they should be good but the citroen ones are cheaper
they are an alternative though

 

[ripp]

what are they like at 70mph?????

I recently had a highway run and at 80 they do spray at the bottom of the windscreen but the area covered is better. however at low and medium speeds they work good and I like the fact that I won't bother adjusting them

 

[AKFM1]

i might invest in some of these if someone can put a fitting guide up :S i have no clue what im doing FAIL!

 

[ripp]

guide:
pop up the bonnet
take off the hoses from underneath the washers
push them up by hand or something else if strength is required
pop the new ones in from the top of the bonnet
re-connect hoses
done

 

[AKFM1]

wow sounds easy enough, will give it a go when i get some ordered. how do they sit in place tightly? and how to disconnect the hose? thank you

 

[ripp]

they have some sort of a pin holding them in, when pushing from underneath they pop up. to disconnect the hose simply pull downwards; turning it slightly while pulling down may help
the new ones also have a rubber seal that sits between them and the bonnet

 

[richardsx]

sometimes washer jet hoses are a pain to get off,if the hose is stuck WARM the hose where it attaches to the jet (hot air gun or a lighter) and it should easily pull off, dont go mad with the heat though for obvious reasons

 

[Brian]

Hmm i wonder if these will fit a Mk3 Clio as well, the 200's are EXACTLY the same as the 172s

Will be interested to hear what the verdict is :approve:

 

[mantis946]

Well picked 2 of these up today, look's smart on the bonnet and the spray coverage is great ! Cost about £8 total from the dealer and literally take's 5 min's to fit. Hose off, push old through, put new in, hose on. No adjustment needed (although I would be unsure how to adjust these)

Great spot !

 

[ripp]

they are un-adjustable as I've seen but that's ok for me

 

[AKFM1]

cant wait till mine arrive, always thought the clio washers were quite poor. great find!

 

[ripp]

thx